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Farming transformation can help save NHS and flagging economy, claims new report

The Roadmap for Resilience says what is required is a radical transformation, at a scale and pace not seen since the Second World War

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A radical rethink of food and farming policy is urgently required, says new report
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A radical rethink of food and farming policy is urgently required, says new report

Rapid and urgent action on food and farming is needed if the UK is to reboot its flagging economy, save the NHS billions, ensure national food security, and meet climate commitments, a new report has claimed....

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